RE: Does anyone here use lineman boots..
There is a differecne between the "hooks" that tree trimmers and lineman use. Climbing trees takes a longer gaff than the type used to climb electric poles. I know first hand. My Dad was a lineman for 35 years and I took it on myself to climb an old Popular tree in the back yard when I was young. I used his hooks and found out the hard way they dont dig deep enough into the tree. Going up was hard but coming down was murder!! Dad didn't think to much of me for using his hooks either. My butt hurt for weeks for more than one reason if you know what I mean!!!!!